Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I — the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.

Step into West Virginia’s historic railroads and explore a world where steam, wilderness, and timeworn stories still ride the rails.

Helping the Potomac River Heal Research by George Mason University scientists at the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center supports the Potomac River.

When my friend, Brent Elwell, invited me to kayak the lower section of South Branch of the Dead River near Stratton in mid-May, I readily accepted. Although we had both paddled the challenging ...

Two boaters were rescued from a tree in the Potomac River near a waterfall in Maryland after their boat was swept away in treacherous conditions.

The train ride travels along the south branch of the Potomac River, with Swartzfager adding that you can only travel through this area by canoe, kayak or train. “There’s really no way to drive in ...

DC's $819M Potomac River Tunnel breaks ground with dual TBMs DC Water breaks ground on a 5.5-mile tunnel under D.C. to capture sewage overflows, aiming to cut Potomac River pollution by 93% by 2030.

The winners and finalists in these Close-Up Photographer Of The Year contests are a reminder that something beautiful can be found by simply slowing down and looking closely at the small ordinary ...

It's not just Niagara Falls. Many states in the US have impressive waterfalls. Some require a hike, but others are easy to access by car.

Our HS sports photos like the ones above put you right up close with the action and the whole experience. Check them out by clicking anywhere in the collage above to open the photo gallery. Don ...

In images shared by the NTSB, the crumpled metal that was once a working military helicopter can be seen being lifted from the water by a crane floating atop a barge in the Potomac River.

Salvage crews have recovered the last large pieces of aircraft wreckage from the Potomac River on Thursday and are focusing on collecting small pieces from the crash site where 67 died.